Jack Ma is one of the most successful entrepreneurs across the globe. At the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, President Obama asked Jack Ma how governments could help young entrepreneurs and how businesses should invest in clean energy innovations. Let’s look at 5 fascinating facts about his life.

1-Before testing success Jack Ma’s life was full of failures.

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2-He began his career as an English teacher.

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3-His First Salary was just 12-15 USD per month.

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4-For 8 long years, he used to guide tourists and that’s how he learned speaking English fluently.

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5-Jack Ma is the first Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes.